What is the exact product definition of cowpeas for trade?

Cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata) are dried leguminous vegetables, shelled, whether or not skinned or split.

What quality specifications should buyers look for in dried cowpeas?

Buyers should verify that the beans are fully dried, clean, and free from mold or foreign material, matching the standard description of dried, shelled cowpeas.

How should dried cowpeas be stored to maintain quality?

Dried cowpeas should be stored in a dry, cool environment, protected from moisture and pests to preserve their condition.

Cowpeas

Cowpeas are leguminous vegetables of the species Vigna unguiculata that are harvested and dried with the seed removed from the pod. They are sold as dried, shelled peas, whether or not skinned or split.

Prices, specifications and international trade for cowpeas under HS 071335.

Cowpeas Price

$670USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Cowpeas Historical Unit Values

Cowpeas is quoted in USD/t at BRA. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Cowpeas Exports and Imports

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Brazil led reported cowpeas exports in 2025, at $67M.

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Cowpeas Specifications and Quality

Cowpeas grading factors include Shelling condition.

Grading Factors

Quality assessment for cowpeas considers Shelling condition.

Shelling condition
Cowpeas are classified as dried leguminous vegetables, shelled, whether or not skinned or split.

Cowpeas Facts and HS Code

Cowpeas belongs to pulses within grains, oilseeds, oils and feed. Its customs classification covers HS 071335.

Cowpeas HS Code

Scientific name	Vigna unguiculata
Form	Dried
Category	Pulses — Grains, oilseeds, oils and feed
HS codes	071335
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	BRA

Uses & Risks

Cowpeas uses, related products and documented risks.

Uses and Related Commodities

Leading origins	Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania

Cowpeas Questions

What is the exact product definition of cowpeas for trade?: Cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata) are dried leguminous vegetables, shelled, whether or not skinned or split.
What quality specifications should buyers look for in dried cowpeas?: Buyers should verify that the beans are fully dried, clean, and free from mold or foreign material, matching the standard description of dried, shelled cowpeas.
How should dried cowpeas be stored to maintain quality?: Dried cowpeas should be stored in a dry, cool environment, protected from moisture and pests to preserve their condition.